Borussia Dortmund will take on Werder Bremen at 01:30 on October 10 in a crucial Bundesliga match. The game will take place at the iconic Signal Iduna Park, where Dortmund has established a stronghold this season. Under the guidance of coach Niko Kovac, Dortmund has been in exceptional form, winning all four of their league matches so far, accumulating a total of 12 points and sitting comfortably at the top of the Bundesliga table, two points ahead of defending champions Bayern Munich.

In their last Bundesliga outing, Dortmund showcased their resilience with a narrow 1-0 victory over Stuttgart. Although they have scored only nine goals in four matches, their solid defense has conceded just two goals, highlighting their determination to challenge Bayern Munich for the title this season. Overall, Dortmund has recorded five consecutive victories across all competitions, including matches in the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Champions League, making them a formidable force at home.

On the other hand, Werder Bremen currently occupies the eighth position in the league with seven points from four matches, having won two, drawn one, and lost one. Their recent form has been concerning, as they suffered a heavy 0-7 defeat to Twente in a friendly match, which ended their unbeaten streak. Despite a thrilling 3-2 win against Augsburg in their last Bundesliga match, Bremen's away performance remains a significant concern, with two losses and one draw in their last three outings.

Historically, the head-to-head record favors Dortmund, who have won seven out of the last ten encounters against Bremen. In their most recent clash in May 2026, Dortmund secured a convincing 2-0 victory at Bremen's home ground.

Team News

Dortmund will be without center-back Nico Schlotterbeck, who suffered an ankle injury while on international duty with the German national team. Youngster Joane Gadou is likely to start alongside Waldemar Anton and Ramy Bensebaini in defense. Other absentees include Emre Can, Konstantelias, Lerma, and Filippo Mane.

Bremen faces significant injury issues, missing Jens Stage, Felix Agu, Justin Njinmah, Salim Musah, and Keke Topp. The availability of Cédric Itten, Senne Lynen, and Moussa Ndiaye remains uncertain.

Predicted Lineups

• Dortmund (3-4-3): Kobel; Gadou, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Veerman, Nmecha, Svensson; Karetsas, Guirassy, Silva.
• Bremen (4-2-3-1): Hein; Arthur, Pieper, Friedl, Deman; Regeer, Reis; Dinkci, Chuki, Grull; Fullkrug.

With their current form and home advantage, Dortmund is expected to emerge victorious against a depleted Bremen side. The prediction for the match is Dortmund 2-0 Bremen.